560 Parsons School of Fashion

Martha has been working at Valentino since 2006, but also took on a secondary job in 2007 as an independent fashion consultant. She teaches an online course at Parsons from Milan. Outside of her professional life, Martha enjoys learning new languages, travel, singing and meeting new people....

Creative Director Reed Krakoff is a wonderful mentor, and I would be overjoyed to follow his career path leaving Parsons. However, my focus for now is on finishing my senior year in school, and creating and producing my thesis collection. But you can be certain I'll be including hand-bags!

Parsons Festival created the space for students and faculty across all of the schools to visit exhibitions, discuss new concepts and share experiences. The Parsons Fashion Marketing Online program was pleased to participate by bringing 10 online students to New York City for this experience....

I love nurturing talent in the fashion industry. I thought by teaching at Parsons, I could continue to contribute to our industry in an important way.
What are some of the most important ideas and insights that you hope to pass on to your students?
Respect all others. Always live and...

In the Spring of 2011, seven students from Parsons Fashion Marketingand Communication Design programs enrolled in a project-based course in which they were given the task of promoting environmental responsibility via fashion-forward communication. The students shared a passion for sustainable...

This show was addressing the theme of reinvention; the absurdity of the speed of creation and discarding of the new that is one of the biggest recent developments among fashion retailers (ex. UK's Top Shop).
A recurring theme in McQueen's womenswear design is the depiction of the femme...

The winning designs will be announced at the Swarovski Elements A/W 12/13 launch event on Tue, Oct 4th at the Parsons Fashion Auditorium. Various prizes include: $1500 in cash, Swarovski Elements product sponsorship, and winning designs displayed at Swarovski Crystalized store. For more...

industry presentations, the Awards Ceremony in addition to the fashion runway show.
If you are in New York City, you are invited to attend a live screening of the show at the Theresa Lang Community and Student Center, 55 West 13th Street near Sixth Avenue, 2nd Floor. To attend the live...

Please keep in mind that airfare, 3-credit tuition fee to New School, and personal expenses are not included.
Estimated costs:
1. 3-credit tuition, fees payable to Parsons/New School
2. $2650 payable to SAI, includes lodging, inland travel by bus, museums, visits
3. students are responsible...

Parsons The New School for Design presents the Parsons Festival, inaugurating an annual tradition of hosting art and design events that are open to the public. The two-week festival runs from May 7-23, and includes thesis exhibitions and critiques, thought-provoking public programs,...